Lord Marksman and Vanadis (2014)
A medieval fantasy anime where a young archer lord and a dragon-blessed war maiden forge an unlikely alliance that reshapes the fate of kingdoms.
Lord Marksman and Vanadis - Series Information
- Original Title: 魔弾の王と戦姫
- First Air Year: 2014
- Last Air Year: 2014
- Type: TV Series
- Genres: Animation, Action, Adventure, Sci-Fi, Fantasy
- Content Rating (US): TV-MA
- Episode Runtime: Average runtime per episode: 23 minutes
- Number of Seasons: 1
- Number of Episodes: 13
- Status: Ended
- Original Language: Japanese
- Spoken Languages: Japanese
- First Air Date: October 4, 2014 (United States - TV-MA), October 4, 2014 (Canada - 14+), October 4, 2014 (Australia - MA 15+), October 4, 2014 (Mexico - B-15)
- Networks: AT-X
- Production Companies: SATELIGHT, Media Factory, movic, KADOKAWA
- Production Countries: Japan
- Alternative Titles: Madan no Ō to Vanadis (FR), ヴァナディース (JP), The King of the Magic Bullet and Vanadis (US), Король магических стрел и Ванадис (RU)
Lord Marksman and Vanadis - Plot
Tigrevurmud Vorn, the young lord of a remote region far from the kingdom's center, is commanded by the king to go fight the war against a neighboring country. The leader of the enemy is Eleonora Viltaria, one of the seven Vanadis given supernatural arms from a dragon. The moment when an archer boy and the silver-haired beautiful war maiden meet, it is the beginning for the legend of a hero that will be told for generations to come.
Lord Marksman and Vanadis - Trailer
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Lord Marksman and Vanadis - Cast & Crew
Main Cast
- Kaito Ishikawa as Vorn Tigrevurmud
- Haruka Tomatsu as Viltaria Eleonora
- Ai Kayano as Obertas Sofya
- Yuka Iguchi as Limalisha
- Sumire Uesaka as Titta
- Yu Kobayashi as Fomina Elizaveta
- Hitomi Harada as Valentina Glinka Estes
- Mariya Ise as Lourie Ludmila
- Jurota Kosugi as Narration (voice)
Lord Marksman and Vanadis - FAQs
Is Lord Marksman and Vanadis based on a light novel?
Yes, the anime adapts the Japanese light novel series of the same name written by Tsukasa Kawaguchi and illustrated by Yoshi☆o. The novels were published under the MF Bunko J label by Media Factory, and the anime covers the early arcs of the source material across its 13-episode run.
Who are the main characters in Lord Marksman and Vanadis?
The story centers on Tigrevurmud Vorn, a skilled archer voiced by Kaito Ishikawa, and Eleonora Viltaria, a silver-haired Vanadis war maiden voiced by Haruka Tomatsu. Their unlikely alliance after a battlefield encounter drives the entire narrative forward.
What are the seven Vanadis in the series?
The Vanadis are seven powerful war maidens each granted a unique supernatural weapon called a Viralt by a dragon. They govern territories within the kingdom of Zhcted and possess extraordinary combat abilities. The series introduces several of them, including Eleonora, Ludmila, Elizaveta, Sofya, and Valentina.
Where can you stream Lord Marksman and Vanadis?
The series is available to stream on Crunchyroll, including via the Crunchyroll Amazon Channel. If you prefer to own it digitally, episodes can be purchased through Amazon Video and the Apple TV Store. Availability may vary depending on your region.
How many episodes does Lord Marksman and Vanadis have?
The main series consists of 13 episodes, which aired during the Fall 2014 anime season. There are also 14 additional special episodes collected under Season 0, bringing the total episode count across both seasons to 27 for dedicated fans of the franchise.
How was Lord Marksman and Vanadis received by critics and audiences?
Reception was mixed to moderately positive. Viewers appreciated the medieval fantasy setting, large cast of female warriors, and action sequences, while some critics noted the pacing felt rushed given how much source material was compressed into 13 episodes. It remains a fan favorite within the isekai-adjacent fantasy anime niche.
What anime series are similar to Lord Marksman and Vanadis?
Fans of this series often enjoy Record of Grancrest War for its similar medieval war-fantasy tone, The Testament of Sister New Devil for its action-harem blend, and Fate/Apocrypha for its large cast of powerful warriors. Maoyu: Archenemy & Hero also shares the war strategy and romance dynamic.
Who composed the music for Lord Marksman and Vanadis?
The series soundtrack was composed by Nobuaki Nobusawa and Masaru Yokoyama. Yokoyama in particular has become a prominent name in anime music, later working on acclaimed titles such as Your Lie in April and Mobile Suit Gundam: Iron-Blooded Orphans, lending the score a notably polished quality.
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